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OCH trustee honored at state level |
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Wednesday, 02 July 2008 |
 Donna Stark/For The SDN Above, Dr. Fenton Peters, immediate past president of the Oktibbeha County Hospital Board of Trustees, second from right, is honored as Trustee of the Year by the Mississippi Hospital Association during the organization’s recent annual conference last month. Pictured with Peters are, from left, OCH Administrator A.C. “Sonny” Kelly, who was also honored at the conference, Sam Cameron, past MHA president, and incoming MHA president Gerald Wages. Peters, has served 15 years on the OCH Board of Trustees. For the Daily News
Immediate Past President of the Oktibbeha County Hospital Board of Trustees Dr. Fenton Peters was awarded the Mississippi Hospital Association Trustee of the Year award at the MHA Annual Leadership Convention held in Point Clear, Ala., in June.
Presented annually to one person in the state, the MHA Trustee of the Year Award recognizes a trustee who has demonstrated significant contributions in the field of hospital governance over a sustained period of time.
OCH Administrator/CEO A.C. “Sonny” Kelly, who was also honored for contributions to the health care industry at the conference, said Peters is a tenured member of the Oktibbeha County Hospital Board of Trustees, currently serving his fourth term for a total of more than 15 years of on the Board. “During his years of service on our Board, Dr.
Peters has served in every officer position several times and has given exemplarary leadership and wisdom in many areas, directly contributing to the hospital’s growth and progress,” he said, noting that Dr. Peters has also stepped forward to lobby for such statewide healthcare issues as tort reform, better reimbursement and other such political issues OCH and all Mississippi hospitals have been faced with over the years.
“Dr. Peters’ background in school administration has most certainly played a role in his commitment to continuing education; he is a strong proponent of trustee education, and without fail, attends every available educational opportunity conducted by the MHA and like organizations that his busy schedule will allow,” Kelly continued.
“He is fervently dedicated to learning as much as possible about the issues that confront hospitals and is always ready to speak up on behalf of OCH and hospitals throughout the state when the opportunity arises.”
Known and highly respected for his calm and quiet voice of leadership, Dr.Peters, has shared his time and talents in many, many areas in addition to his service to the hospital, and consequently, was most deservingly presented the Greater Starkville Development Partnership’s T.E. Veitch Award in 2007.
He joined the Starkville Area Chamber of Commerce Education Hall of Fame in 1996 and the Northeast Mississippi Baptist Convention Hall of Fame in 1995. He’s also earned numerous education awards, having served education in positions ranging from teacher to superintendent in districts such as Starkville, Holly Springs and Jackson and also as an adjunct lecturer at MSU’s Meridian campus.
An active participant in community affairs, Dr. Peters serves on the Institute of Community Services Board and is a member First Church of Christ (Holiness), USA, where he serves as chairman of the deacon board, adult Sunday school teacher, van driver,
Brotherhood chaplain and gospel choir director. He was also involved in spearheading the church choir’s first music CD entitled, “I’m to the Highlands Bound.”
Kelly noted that the choir’s music was included on a special video presentation highlighting Dr. Peters’ many accomplishments to the hospital and community during the awards ceremony at the recent MHA Conference.
“This award and video was a complete surprise to Dr. Peters and his lovely wife Maggie. It was a moving tribute to a most deserving recipient,” he said, adding that the video included testimonials from hospital staff physicians, former students, community leaders and family friends.
“It’s easy to see why Dr. Peters is so well respected and has been recognized time and time again. He is truly a good and humble servant,” Kelly said. “Despite health issues, he continues to put church and community above self.”
“I can think of no other more deserving of the MHA Trustee of the Year award,” he continued. “Dr. Peters is an invaluable asset to our hospital and community.”
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